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It’s A ‘Grand’ Debut for RSO
By Rebecca Nunes t’s not everyday that a pianist has the opportunity to play at the debut performance of an entirely rebuilt grand piano. On Nov. 9, Jesse Parker will be doing just that on the historic stage of the Coronado Performing Arts Center. The Steinway was purchased by Rockford Symphony Orchestra in 1988 with the help of famous pianist Andre Watts. Although the piano has always been in good condition, it had lost the power to play alongside a full orchestra. Continued on p. 20
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